Bauer 4 in x 36 in Belt and 6 in Disc Sander Review

[@SeanThePayne]

Great review! I'm looking at getting this one as soon as it goes on sale. It looks better than the other belt sander Harbor Freight offers. In your video, the board was jumping on the disc sander because you're only supposed to use the left side that's spinning downwards. This pushes the board down against the metal table. If you sand on the right side, the grit will grab the board and make it lift up as it tries to fling it to the left. This limits the size of the items that you can sand using the disc sander, but it will keep you safer. Also, it's a good idea to never wear gloves when using a disc or belt sander (palm sanders are fine) because the glove can get caught and pull your hand into the sander. Thanks again for the thorough review of this belt sander.

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for watching and the comment. Agreed I need more practice on it. Appreciate the advice.

[@flexedout6650]

Before you buy, look at the Wen, and Ryobi, belt sanders. They’re all the same machine just different prices

[@bciecko1]

@@flexedout6650 Ryobi is $200, WEN is $124. Not in stock though, has to be ordered in. I just picked up the Bauer for $109 with a coupon. No way is the Ryobi worth the $200. Everyone keeps trying to sell their used ones for $150 and $125. Sorry, it was overpriced to begin with. Not paying that. It's why you can always find the used Ryobi sitting around longer than the others.

[@MD-en3zm]

With a disc sander, you can only use half the disc for sanding (the part that is going down). Otherwise it jumps around and picks the piece off the table. Lol @ feeding the plastic figure into it. 😂

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for the comment and the advice. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@gagepuffinbarger6939]

The problem with the 45 degree on the wheel was that you likely didn't have the board squared up, as well as it's best practice to have it on the left side, since that is the side that is going down, and it would use the machines frame to hold it in place

[@randomlikes]

I appreciate the comment and the advice. I’ve been using it a lot more and these tips really help. 👍

[@06m50blue]

Adjust the belt tracking with it running.

[@martinmackenzie2921]

Sand in the downward circulation direction at all times.

[@randomlikes]

Thank you for the advice. I have since figured that out since using it more. It’s great to get feedback from users I truly appreciate it.

[@georgecurtis6463]

I found two issues with mine. The black piece on the side of the disc is so close that dust goes over it and not into the area for the vac pickup. The other is that the red end piece with the vac port. That is not a common size. Had a friend print me up an adapter. But anyway, at the top, the piece or end that is supposed to catch the dust when the belt is flat is not high enough to catch the dust, it just goes over it. So I made a piece of extension out of a plastic bottle and attached it to the end lip. I had to Bend it enough so that it wouldn't touch the belt when it's in the up position. A bit of heat and bending lightly fixed that. Now both catch the dust properly.

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for the comment. That’s great advice. I wish I would have included a walkthrough of that on my video.

[@georgecurtis6463]

@@randomlikes wish I could send you some pics.

[@randomlikes]

[e-mail] is the KZbin email

[@bealebo22]

Have you tried it with mild steel tube at all? Was thinking of buying this one for sanding a minimal amount to get to my line on the tube after cutting with a metal chop saw. I would prob not be removing a lot of stock but I don’t want something that’s underpowered for this type of work either.

[@randomlikes]

I have. It was 2 inch square tubing with about 1/8 inch thickness. It did bog it down slightly when I applied pressure. It works well for the occasional metal project. If I was using it a couple times a week, I’d probably upgrade.

[@billcharlene1450]

I've been threatening to get one

[@chelovarone5729]

Thanks for the review.

[@randomlikes]

Of course. I hope you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@jefflien2599]

Nice honest review 👌

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@williamsorensen8644]

Use the left side of the disc so it pulls down on the work. FYI

[@randomlikes]

I appreciate it. I’ve learned that’s a better way to do it since I’ve been using it more.

[@rod7990]

Not true .You mentioned the adjustment knob was to adjust the tension. It's to adjust the tracking.

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for the comment. I watched the video and see what you mean. I’ll have to see about an edit there.

[@johnjaramillo984]

This guy is most definitely, eventually lose a digit. DANGER

[@randomlikes]

😆not yet

[@GuyBraget]

Everything is plastic except for the motor windings.

[@randomlikes]

Thanks for the comment.